Sunset hikes

A short walk out, the whole show, and back at your car before dark. Times are estimates at a relaxed pace; give yourself extra buffer, especially with kids or in a group.

1. Clayton Peak–Bloods Lake, 6 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car11:20 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 11:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 2430 ft climb · 394 min of walking

2. Evergreen Peak Viewpoint–Twin Lakes Reservoir, 18 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car10:32 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 10:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 2290 ft climb · 324 min of walking

3. Sunset Pass–Home Run Trail, 3 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car10:16 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 10:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2230 ft climb · 285 min of walking

4. 10420–Guardsman Peak, 13 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1130 ft climb · 178 min of walking

5. Mill Creek Meadows Trail & Wasatch Crest Trail 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 93 min of walking

6. Desolation Lake–Dog Lake, 3 lakes 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 90 min of walking

7. Red Pine Rim Viewpoint–Red Pine Rim Trail, 3 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 660 ft climb · 92 min of walking

8. Big Flat Spring–Sunset Pass, 4 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1030 ft climb · 104 min of walking

9. Scott Hill–Guardsman Peak, 4 summits 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 39 min of walking

10. Guardsman Peak & Dead Tree via Jupiter Peak 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 9 min of walking

11. Flagstaff Mountain–Chad's Gap, 3 sights 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car9:34 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 9:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2020 ft climb · 220 min of walking

12. Mount Baldy–Cecret Lake, 8 sights 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:56 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1390 ft climb · 134 min of walking